Greg McElroy

The Florida Gators entered the bye week in first place in the SEC East. But to defend its 2015 title, here are five things Jim McElwain’s team will need during a demanding four-game stretch

1. Receiver Antonio Callaway to play like a star.

Callaway is not having a sophomore slump, but 2016 has been a bit of a letdown following a breakout freshman season. Callaway has two SEC games with more than 125 receiving yards, but totaled just 64 the past two. Shaky quarterback bears some blame, but Callaway’s struggles as a punt returner are on him. Callaway’s poor decision-making has led to two fumbles, losses on two other returns and a lot of bad...

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